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Chapter 828

It has been a long time since Paul Allen was so excited. His condition has begun to stabilize under the astronomical medical expenses, and his body is gradually recovering. The space exploration industry seems to have rekindled his long-lost heart. , Just like in the computer software industry back then, it gave him a sense of excitement.

For Paul Allen, it was difficult to get his mind on ordinary things, but this time, it made him feel excited to go back to the past.

Looking at the excited Paul Allen, Bill Gates couldn't help being in a trance for a while. They have passed their forty years, and they feel like returning to the past again.

In terms of vision, Bill Gates does not doubt Paul Allen's ability. Even today, Microsoft is just walking on the road designed by Paul Allen for Microsoft, at most modifying the road surface a little bit, but never departing from Paul Allen. Allen's route back then.

Vision and technology are not a problem for Paul Allen, and no one doubts him. As early as 20 years ago, Paul Allen was familiar with ten types of computers, ten high-level languages, and nine types of machines. Language, three operating systems.

Especially those who have experienced Microsoft's all-powerful era. In the era when Paul Allen was in charge of Microsoft technology, he was able to defeat one opponent after another, not only by copying and pasting, but without two brushes, he was killed long ago.

But vision and technology are one thing, and whether it can be done is another. Bill Gates coughed, and said to Paul Allen, "Paul, you know that Microsoft has not completely gotten rid of it. The antitrust lawsuit between AOL and Netscape, the Case guy, still hasn't let go.

At this time, Microsoft should not enter too many fields. Microsoft needs to lurk underwater for a while, and when these troubles are completely resolved, it is time for Microsoft, a super submarine, to surface! "

He didn't directly reject Paul Allen, but Bill Gates also gave a reason, telling him that Microsoft needs to keep a low profile now and deal with the anti-monopoly lawsuit, instead of standing around in the wind, which is too eye-catching.

Bill Gates said these words, which does mean this, but on the other hand, Paul Allen, with his great reputation, invested in hundreds of companies after leaving Microsoft. Investing in nearly 500 companies every year, each investment is more than [-] million US dollars, but the money spent can be recovered, basically very few...

Bill Gates believed in Paul Allen's vision and technology, but he did not believe in his investment ability. In the past ten years, Paul Allen's investments have proved his hot-eyed investment ability.

Just like a basketball god, he is an omnipotent god on the court, but after retiring and becoming a team owner, his eye-catching draft ability is really unbearable to look at.

The American media, which is famous for its bamboo shoots, declared that Paul Allen was just "accidentally becoming a billionaire", "a loser who does what he wants", "the worst manager" and "the worst manager" for these investments of Paul Allen. Some media with more mentality claim that Paul Allen has everything today because he was lucky enough to establish Microsoft with Bill Gates...

In recent years, whenever Paul Allen can invest in a top company, the outside media can say that what Bill Gates and Ballmer did was wrong, but now, the outside world can say that the two did it. It's not authentic, but...it's not wrong, otherwise Microsoft wouldn't be where it is today.

So facing Paul Allen's proposal today, Bill Gates was not interested, and he got into a fight with Paul Allen. He didn't want Microsoft to end, and fought with Song Yang in the field of space exploration. This industry, maybe it is true. There is a way to make money, but who knows when it will be cashed out!
Listening to Bill Gates' perfunctory, Paul Allen's cheeks were thinner, and he was obviously displeased.

The reason why he wants to engage Microsoft in space exploration is that US dollar is not the main problem. At the fireworks scene, with Microsoft entering the venue, Paul Allen was more confident, and he could find all the engineers he needed and buy all the top-notch equipment with a dollar.

But more importantly, Paul Allen still wants to use Microsoft's influence and connections. Song Yang's Apollo Space Exploration Company has already gone one step ahead, and has become involved with NASA and Lao Maozi's space agency.

If Paul Allen wants to overtake in a corner, he must have a deeper connection than Apollo space exploration to get the support of NASA and Capitol Hill. This is not something that can be done with money, but it must have connections from Microsoft. !
But what Paul Allen didn't expect was that Bill Gates hit a soft nail. Even Bill Gates couldn't convince him, let alone get Microsoft's board of directors to support him.

Taking a deep breath, Paul Allen did not continue the controversy. As for begging Bill Gates or Ballmer, it was even more unacceptable for him. Even then, he could get Microsoft's support.

"This is an opportunity that Microsoft will regret in the future. In the space exploration business, Allen Investments will invest itself!"

Paul Allen left after dropping a sentence, Bill Gates kept a few words, and then let Paul Allen leave.

Through the glass window, watching Paul Allen's leaving figure, Bill Gates said to Ballmer, "Maybe what he said is right, but for Microsoft, that's not what Microsoft needs to do most now. !"

Compared with Paul Allen, Ballmer understands Bill Gates' thoughts better, and said with a sense of elegance, "Perhaps, Microsoft's investment department should invest a fortune in Apollo Space Exploration Company, Bruno Song will not refuse Microsoft's kindness!"

Hearing Ballmer's words, the two couldn't help but smile at each other. Paul Allen was still thinking of setting up a space exploration company to compete with Song Yang. Bill Gates and the others did it in one step and directly invested in Apollo Space Exploration This leader, isn't it fragrant?
"Microsoft's Xbox console, will it be released globally next week?"

Just now Bill Gates said that there is another important reason why he is unwilling to directly enter the space exploration industry, that is, he does not want to turn against Song Yang too quickly.

Compared with the illusory space exploration industry, Song Yang is Microsoft's biggest ally in the Internet industry. Microsoft is really reluctant to add another powerful opponent when the Internet industry is full of opponents.

On the other hand, there are too many cooperation projects between Microsoft and Song Yangde, such as the mainframe business, which is what Microsoft is most concerned about now. The "living room strategy" has been dreamed by Microsoft for so many years. The game console of its own brand is about to be released. At this time, how dare Microsoft make trouble with Song Yang by adding extra details?

Microsoft did not accept Paul Allen's proposal and entered the space exploration industry. Paul Allen invested alone and established a company called Stratoflow Launch System, officially entering the space exploration industry.

Song Yang, who was with Tom DeLay and others, didn't have any special reaction when he heard Paul Allen's entrance. He even heard that when Microsoft didn't enter the arena with Paul Allen, Song Yang still It's a bit of a pity, if Microsoft enters the space exploration industry, then this industry may not have to wait more than ten years to mature, maybe it will be able to forcibly create a market by relying on US dollars!
Any industry is inseparable from the burning of a lot of dollars, just like the Internet, takeaways, taxis, shared bicycles, etc., are all burned.

(End of this chapter)